911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Preferred Access
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Duration: 4 hours
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Skip the Ticket Line access
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Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour
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Includes 9/11 Museum access
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Private Tour Experience
Explore the profound history of 9/11 with a guided tour and museum access, honoring heroes and survivors at Ground Zero.
Featured Reviews
Included
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All fees and taxes
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Narrated 2-hour walking tour using large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.
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9/11 museum enhanced access
Excluded
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Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.
Explore the profound history of 9/11 with a guided tour and museum access, honoring heroes and survivors at Ground Zero.
Highlights
- Trace the path taken by the firefighters
- Learn about the bravery of the First Responders
- Discover the miracle of the "911 Surfer"
- Skip the Ticket Line access into the Official September 11th Museum
- Explore multiple artifacts and first person videos from survivors and rescuers
Meeting Point
This tour meets at the World Trade Center Starbucks Café located on 20 Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour to check-in with your host at the Starbucks.
20 Dey St, New York, NY 10007 , United States
End Point
This tour ends inside the 9/11 Memorial.
180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006 , United States
What to expect
The Oculus
The experience starts at the Starbucks across the street from the Oculus, the most expensive subway hub in the world. The tour also introduces FDNY Captain John Jonas and his team "the Dragon Fighters."
World Trade Center
There we'll continued to an overlook of the World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. From this vantage, one could see the entire complex which includes One World Trade Center, the Reflecting Pools, and the 911 Museum.
Brookfield Place
The tour proceeds to the World Financial Center. Here you learn about the little known Operation Aegis. The largest rescue by sea in history. Where over 500,000 civilians were evacuated by watercrafts of all sizes.
Winter Garden
Next we'll visit the reconstructed Winter Gardens, the $60 million 10 story glass pavilion that was devastated during the attacks of September 11th. Next we'll visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, dedicated to the eleven American Express employees lost on that day.
World Trade Center
Concluding at the new World Trade Center complex, your guide will detail its design and construction. The guide will also cover the mystery of the lost gold and silver reserves of Building Four. In addition, you'll learn about the Survivor Tree, its resilience, survival, and rebirth.
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Before entering the 911 Memorial Museum, your guide will give you pointers and highlights of the museum. This will help you to optimize your visit. The museum is self-guided allowing one to explore at their own pace. There are multiple artifacts and first person videos from survivors and rescuers. This package includes "Skip the Ticket Line" access.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Well organized
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This tour is copyrighted
What our experts say
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Arrive early to check in at Starbucks.
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Visit the Oculus for stunning architecture.
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Explore nearby Brookfield Place for dining.
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Take your time in the 9/11 Museum.
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Consider public transport to avoid traffic.
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